Author Archives: Jim Hannah

About Jim Hannah

Born in San Diego, Calif., and raised in Troy, OH. Graduated in journalism from Ohio State University. Worked at the Rome Daily American in Italy, the Indianapolis Star and The Associated Press, where I spent 30 years working in Columbus, Dayton and Washington D.C. Currently assistant director of public relations at Wright State University. Married, with three children.

Book value

Wright State librarian Maureen Barry creates library and book club for On Purpose Girls

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Jim Hannah

The On Purpose Girls book club builds a sense of self-worth and confidence in its members, who include grade school students. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Community Service, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Libraries, News, Staff |

Chain reaction

Wright State junior David Baugham hopes to marry supply chain major with nonprofit management

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Wright State junior David Baugham is active in student leadership, currently serving as speaker of the House of the Student Government Association. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Business, Community Service, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Polar passage

Arctic expedition with Wright State’s Alison Agather and Katlin Bowman yields research, children’s book

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Wright State graduate environmental sciences student Alison Agather and oceanographer and Wright State alumna Katlin Bowman sailed the Arctic Ocean to measure levels of toxic mercury. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ph.D., Graduate, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Videos |

Thinking it through

Wright State helps form Dayton Think Tank to respond to emergencies, disasters

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jim Hannah

The Dayton Think Tank includes terrorism, disaster and toxicology experts, emergency management specialists, military officials, political leaders, medical professionals, engineers, psychologists, computer scientists and law enforcement officials. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Business, Calamityville, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Health and Exercise Sciences, Home news sidebar, Medicine, National Disaster Health Consortium, News, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Professional Psychology |

‘Quilts of Hospice’ will be exhibited at Wright State’s fourth annual Quilt Show

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Jim Hannah

“Quilt Show: Celebrating Quilt Stories” takes place in the Wright State Student Union Jan. 19 to Jan. 21. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Union |

Breathtaking

Wright State graduate student Ryan Rakoczy’s neuroscience research takes on new meaning after premature birth of his son

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Physiology and neuroscience graduate student Ryan Rakoczy hopes to develop better treatments for prematurely born infants and others with breathing ailments. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Psychology, Research, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile |

Wright State to pay tribute to Modern Art with dazzling array of drawing, percussion and dance events

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Jim Hannah

“MODERN: Reimagining the New. A window into the making of the Modern Art movement” takes place at Wright State from Jan. 19 and through Sept. 28. Continue reading →